How a Pa. man left his IT job to start family business with his sons
A Montgomery County man who changed careers has found success in the home improvement industry and turned it into a family business.
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A Montgomery County man who changed careers has found success in the home improvement industry and turned it into a family business.
Philadelphia-area gutter, siding, fence and deck repair business Handi Boyz got its start after co-owner Kenny Lassiter Sr. and his son put up $1,700 each and started a gutter business. They later expanded after customers inquired about more services. Madeleine Wright reports in this Black Business Month feature.
After closing a boutique and returning to how her business started, at the sewing machine, the owner of Buddha Babe says her business has farther reach than before.
Tina Dixon Spence founded Buddha Babe, a Philadelphia-based design studio with clothes for kids including "Lil Jawn" onesies and other items with "Philly Love" messages on them. Jan Carabeo introduces you to a Black-owned business that is "uniquely Philly."
Belliard's Salon & Spa in Cherry Hill recently celebrated 30 years, but Mia Harris' challenging journey only fueled her dreams.
Belliard's Spa in Cherry Hill has been open for 30 years and serves clients of all nationalities and hair textures.
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
Black-owned Free Haven Farms is one of the few USDA-certified organic farms in New Jersey, located in a community created by abolitionists.
Less than 1% of New Jersey's 10,000 farms are Black-owned, and only 81 are USDA certified organic - so Free Haven Farms in Lawnside is doubly rare. During Black Business Month, Meteorologist Tammie Souza visited this Camden County farm and introduces you to the Hall family, intent on making the world a better place one farm-fresh bite at a time.
Carter Melons sells mouth-watering watermelons with red, yellow and orange flesh, and the business is a family operation dating back seven decades.
What started out as a way to make extra money for civil rights activist Dover Carter's family is now a long-running family business and a Southwest Philadelphia staple. This Black Business Month, Janelle Burrell shares the story of Carter Melons, selling watermelons at 84th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard in Philly.
The Pascal family is honoring a loved one who lost their battle to lupus through their natural skincare line Holland & Milan Organics.
With Holland & Milan Organics, a natural skincare line, the Pascal family remembers a loved one who lost their battle to lupus. The company uses a butterfly, the symbol for Lupus awareness, as its logo.
August is Black Business Month and from farm to table, Honeysuckle Provisions in West Philadelphia is about making a difference in their neighborhood.
Cybille St. Aude-Tate and Omar Tate are trying to transform the community they serve one dish at a time. After falling in "love at first sight," they married and soon were working to open Honeysuckle Provisions, the West Philadelphia grocery and cafe that they co-own. Josh Sanders reports.
In a dental practice filled with sports memorabilia and history, Dr. Edward Williams shared more about what it was like treating the late boxer Muhammad Ali.
He might be the coolest dentist in Philadelphia - during Black Business Month, Wakisha Bailey speaks to Dr. Edward Williams, a Temple University alum known for his intensive research into concussions and their relation to the jaw joint with the skull. He later invented a new kind of mouthguard designed to prevent concussions.
Kimberly McGlonn is raising Philadelphia's consciousness with one garment at a time with her bold and beautiful clothing line, Grant Blvd.
A Delaware County health care executive with a passion for wedding dresses has launched a successful career as the owner of the bridal shop, The Dress Matters.
Debbie Collins is the owner of The Dress Matters, a bridal boutique on North Providence Road in Media, Pennsylvania. While helping brides find their dream wedding dress, she's making her own dream come true, too.
At Pop In Artisan Pops in Middletown, Delaware, Janine Crawford is transforming a summer staple dessert into a hand-crafted artisanal treat.
Janine Crawford's Middletown, Delaware business, Pop in Artisan Pops, offers three types of ice pops: fruity, creamy and boozy. This Black Business Month, Marcella Baietto shares Crawford's story.
Kimberly McGlynn's clothes are not only bold and beautiful but also good for the environment and the spirits of those who wear them.
As Black Business Month comes to an end, CBS News Philadelphia made one more stop at Mill Creek Urban Farm that does much more than grows food, it knits a community together
As Black Business Month comes to an end, CBS News Philadelphia made one more stop at Mill Creek Urban Farm that does much more than grows food, it knits a community together
A police source told CBS News Philadelphia Friday that Jahmez Cartwright, 18, has contacted his family and said he is safe.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
Point Breeze residents woke up Friday morning to shattered car windows after a series of overnight break-ins.
Many families in Delaware County are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter.
A police source told CBS News Philadelphia Friday that Jahmez Cartwright, 18, has contacted his family and said he is safe.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
Point Breeze residents woke up Friday morning to shattered car windows after a series of overnight break-ins.
Many families in Delaware County are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter.
A police source told CBS News Philadelphia Friday that Jahmez Cartwright, 18, has contacted his family and said he is safe.
Point Breeze residents woke up Friday morning to shattered car windows after a series of overnight break-ins.
Many families in Delaware County are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter.
Rendell Hoagland pleaded guilty Friday in the first-degree murder case of his own daughter, 12-year-old Malinda.
A Lehigh County couple says they were misled into paying nearly $30,000 to exit their timeshare contract — only to learn the deal wasn't what they expected.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
The Phillies agreed to a three-year contract with J.T. Realmuto after losing out on Bo Bichette, according to a source.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
In a message Thursday, Cheltenham School District Supt. Brian Scriven said about 19 students witnessed the Sept. 3, 2025, assault and made no attempts to stop it.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A Philadelphia police source told CBS News Philadelphia on Friday that the teen has contacted his family and said that he is safe.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron. Krystle Rich reports.
Fire crews were called to a burning restaurant in the Feltonville section of North Philadelphia on Friday morning. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland has the latest.
As temperatures plunge across the Delaware Valley, many families are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter. Madeleine Wright reports.
After missing out on Bo Bichette, who signed with the Mets on Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies pivoted back to their original plan: bringing back catcher J.T. Realmuto. Paul Boye, the co-host of the "Phillies Therapy" podcast, joined CBS News Philadelphia on Friday to discuss Bichette's contract with the Mets.